South Africa’s Steve Letsike Makes Groundbreaking UN LGBTI Statement
In a historic UN address, Deputy Minister Steve Letsike has highlighted the shared struggles of LGBTI people and people of African descent.
Queer Film: Oliver Hermanus’ “The History of Sound” in Line for Palme d’Or Prize
The History of Sound, the new queer film by South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus, will premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Queer Books Top Annual List of Most Censored
Books with LGBTQ+ themes are again the most frequently censored titles in American libraries, according to the American Library Association.
India: Pride Event Cancelled Over Religious Threats
Organisers cancel a Pride celebration in the Indian city of Amritsar following threats to participants’ safety from religious groups.
Meet Nompilo Gwala, MambaOnline’s New Managing Editor
Heralding a bold new chapter, MambaOnline is proud to announce the appointment of Nompilo Gwala as its new Managing Editor.
Afghanistan: Fears for Lives of Two LGBTQ+ Women Arrested by Taliban
A young woman is pleading for the release of her soulmate, one of two LGBTQ+ women arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Trinidad and Tobago: Court Reverses Historic LGBTQ+ Rights Ruling
Trinidad and Tobago’s Court of Appeal has reinstated the country’s colonial-era sodomy laws, once again criminalising same-sex intimacy.
Exorcism, Assault and Rape: Conversion Therapy in the UK
Nearly a third of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have faced sometimes violent conversion therapy practices to change their sexuality or identity.
Watch “Wicked” Star Cynthia Erivo’s Powerful Speech at GLAAD Awards
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered a powerful plea for queer dignity, humanity, and affirmation in her speech at the 36th GLAAD Awards.
The Search for Miss Drag South Africa 2025 is Underway
Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting entries for its highly anticipated 2025 edition.